15th Century Longsword, Windlass

Circa 1450 The longsword, often called a hand-and-half, saw a great deal of service as a weapon of war, but was also employed a great deal as a civilian weapon of self-defence. Coupled with a dager, the longsword was an excellent defence against robbers, thieves, footpads, assassins and even some of the robber bands that might roam the countryside. A good serviceable point allowed it to be used for thrusting, and a medium weight allowed it to be used easily and carried with equal ease. This weight also allowed it to be used with one hand with a dagger in the other. But when needed, it could be gripped with both hands for a very powerful cut. This is a beautiful and very functional sword with steel pommel and guard. The grip is wood wrapped with leather and wire.

This sword is designed as a collector's or decoration/display piece and, besides its quality as a collectible, is also perfectly suited as a prop, e.g. to complete your costume.

Details:
- Blade material: high carbon steel
- Overall length: approx. 116 cm
- Blade length: approx. 91 cm
- Blade thickness: approx. 4.5 mm
- Handle length: approx. 18,5 cm / entire hilt approx. 25 cm
- Max. Blade width: approx. 4.6 cm
- Point of balance: approx. 13.3 cm (in front of the guard)
- Incl. leather scabbard
- Weight without scabbard: approx. 1490 g
- Weight with scabbard: approx. 1760 g